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This week saw Morocco's Atlas Lionesses knocked out of the FIFA Women's World Cup, and a new season of the now star-studded Saudi Pro League get underway.
Following the outbreak of pro-Israel riots at last week Netherlands match, French authorities have barred Palestinian flags to an upcoming match.
After Karim Benzema tweeted in solidarity with Gaza, a senator said his French citizenship should be withdrawn and interior minister Darmanin said he was linked to the Muslim Brotherhood.
Athlete Sifan Hassan has been praised for wearing a hijab when she collected her gold medal at the Olympics on Sunday, following France's stance on the garment.
The Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation has criticised France's decision to ban its Olympic athletes from wearing the hijab.
Benzema was accused by the head of the far-right National Rally party of 'wanting an Islamist lifestyle' after the French footballer celebrated Saudi National Day by wearing traditional dress.
Nouhaila Benzina will be the first hijab-wearing football player to grace the Women's World Cup, and is set to make her debut in Monday when Morocco play Germany.
With the Taliban banning and persecuting women's sport in Afghanistan following their return to power in 2021, the Afghan women's team have drawn inspiration from Morocco as they prepare to play in their first ever World Cup.
Nouhaila Benzina, a 25-year-old defender, became the first hijab-wearing footballer to play on a senior level at the Women's World Cup.
Ahead of Tuesday's Women's World Cup match which sees Morocco taken on France - who previously occupied the North African country - here are the top moments to watch out for.